RDS Research Nurse x4, Gweru,Masvingo
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
- Expires 27 Dec 2024
- Gweru
- Full Time
Job Description
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. CeSHHAR has an extensive national, regional, and international academic and community partnership network. CeSHHAR has a diverse range of funders which include the Wellcome Trust, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States NIH, UK Medical Research Council, Templeton World Charity Foundation, USAID, Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria, UNICEF and UNFPA. We partner very closely with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (UK), Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Childcare and international and regional centres of research excellence to evaluate national programmes and determine the impact, uptake, and cost effectiveness of novel reproductive health interventions. The Research Nurse will be supporting the research team, in collecting clinical data. Ensuring clinical data is collected with integrity and accuracy throughout the research process.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Supporting the research team in collecting clinical data with integrity, ensuring accuracy at every stage of the research process
• Uphold ethical standards and regulatory requirements while collecting and handling clinical data
• Document all clinical aspects, from survey administration to sample collection and storage
• Assist the nurse in ensuring sample integrity is maintained throughout the data collection and storage processes
• Any other duties assigned by the research coordinator/research portfolio
Qualifications and Experience
A degree or higher national diploma in nursing, HIV Rapid testing, Current GCP and Ethics training certificate an added advantage. Certificates can be obtained at www.amanet.org. 2 years’ experience in public health or research setting, A mature, well-organized person with ability to work independently but within a team framework, Outstanding verbal and oral communication, Experience working with vulnerable populations (sex workers) is an added advantage, Fluency in English, Shona/Ndebele. Good communication skills, Professionalism- able to respect participant confidentiality, and upholding ethical standards, Teamwork and Collaboration, Proficient in data collection and documentation.
How to Apply
Step 1: Click the apply button below
Step 2: If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter addressed to Human Resources and send to vacancies@ceshhar.co.zw. Indicate the position and duty station you are applying for in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.
The successful candidate will undergo relevant background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the CeSHHAR Zimbabwe safeguarding guidelines.
